Chapter 6
A Little Smarty Problem
By
Sparknanator
***
The next day had come rather quick, Smarty Pants was still laying in Applebloom’s bed. Just starting to wake up, the grey filly let out a small yawn before cracking her eyes open. When she did, her eyes were assaulted by rays of sunlight coming through the window. Smarty Pants snapped her eyes shut almost immediately, groaning a little, “I wanna go back to sleep” she thought to herself as she shifted around a bit to try getting comfortable, only to feel something cold and damp under her.
The filly shifted around again, trying to get the feeling to go away but no matter what it would not. Eventually Smarty sat up rubbing her eyes, she wasn’t ready to wake up but if thats what it took to get that feeling to go away, she would. She let out one more yawn, trying to fully wake up before she went downstairs for breakfast.
Smarty stretched her little limbs before opening her eyes, she shielded them from the light, still not liking the fact that the window had no curtains. Using her hooves, the grey filly jumped out of bed. Looking around Applebloom’s room she saw a mirror, she trotted over to it so she could see her full reflection. Smarty blinked at seeing herself in this mirror, it was then she noticed a distinct feature she had not noticed before. Her eyes. One of them looked like Big Mac’s and the other eye looked like Twilight’s this confused the filly, even more because she had not seen anypony with two different eye colors.
She had never even heard of a pony with two eye colors. “Smarty time ta’ wake up!” Big Mac said, poking his head in the room and causing Smarty to jump and scream. “Ah didn’t realize ya’ were already awake.’” Big Mac said, “Now come on, time fer’ breakfast.” Big Mac said. As Smarty started walking towards the door, he noticed a dark spot on the bed, “After we get’cha outta those pajamas.” Big Mac said stopping Smarty in her tracks.
“Why?” Smarty asked with genuine curiosity.
Big Mac shook his head, “Because they are wet jus’ like tha’ bed.” He said, helping the filly get zipper “Juice before bed what was ah thinkin’?” Big Mac thought to himself as he got the pajamas off, “Ah made pancakes fer’ breakfast.”
Smarty tilted her head, “What are pancakes?” She asked.
The red stallion couldn't help but chuckle, “Ah think ya’ will like’em.” he watched as Smarty zipped off downstairs. “That little filly has a lot ta’ learn bout’ tha’ world.” He smiled and followed her down.
***
Twilight had woken up early in the morning, as always, and she went down to the kitchen; still in her nightgown. She had put on a pot of coffee, the lavender mare smiled because today felt like it was going to be a good day. Other than the fact that she had to go and see Big Mac in order to get Smarty Pants. She went over to the fridge, opening it so she could get started on breakfast. Twilight knew that Spike thought she was signing him up for school so she was going to have to make him something special.
Twilight smirked, her gem encrusted waffles always seemed to do the trick for the small dragon. No matter what type of mood he was in, it always brightened up his day. Although she only made them when she had bad news to give. Twilight sighed as she levitated a jar over, grabbing a few sapphires and emeralds and opening one of the cabinets. She grabbed some of the things she would need to make waffles and sat them on the counter. Opening the fridge, she quickly grabbed some eggs and began to mix the ingredients for Spike’s special ‘Bad news’ waffles.
Even as a filly Twilight made sure Spike’s food was made before she went near her own. Twilight’s ear twitched as she heard Spike’s footsteps. She was not looking forward to what she had to do. Twilight put on her best smile as the baby dragon walked into the kitchen, sitting down in a chair, ready for his breakfast, “Morning Twilight.” Spike said. putting a claw in front of his mouth yawning. “What’s for breakfast?” Spike asked his mother figure.
Twilight looked over at Spike, “Just a little something special.” She said though on the inside she felt as if she was lying, but then again she did only make these on special occasions so it wasn’t a complete lie. “I’m sure if I just come out and say it, Spike won’t be upset in the slightest. He is mature enough to handle this.” she thought. Twilight sat down, deciding not to try and wait until a much later time to tell Spike. She sighed again, “Spike I need to have a serious talk with you.” Twilight said.
Spike cocked his head. “A serious talk?” the baby dragon knew anytime Twilight said that, it normally meant bad news, “Wait a-are you going to send me back to Canterlot?! Twilight whatever I did I’m sorry!” Spike was already in a full blown panic, tears starting to form in his eyes.
“No Spike, you didn’t do anything wrong.” Twilight said, “I need you to calm down first” Twilight watched as Spike used the same technique that Cadence had taught her before wiping his eyes, “Now I know when Cheerilee brought those paper over you thought they were meant for you.” She gulped, “This is going to be harder than I thought...” Twilight looked at Spike, keeping her expression as neutral as she could. She had no clue how Celestia was always able to keep a calm face, even in front of ponies who probably made her want to facehoof repeatedly.
“But they were right?” Spike asked.
Twilight was ready to scream by this point, “No Spike, those papers were meant for Smarty Pants.” Twilight put it simply. She knew Spike would be upset with her over this, “But on the bright side, I did make you some of my famous gem waffles.” Twilight said, hoping that would cheer him.
Spike looked down in disappointment, “I’m not hungry anymore.” He mumbled, causing Twilight to wince a little. She looked at him, “I’ve been saying for years that I wanted to go to school!” Spike snapped, “And every year you always say I can’t!”
“Spike calm down please.” Twilight said, “And it's because you are still a baby dragon.” she tapped her hoof on her chin. “But…” she began, “I do know a couple of places you could go.”
***
Everypony stared at Smarty in pure shock, the filly had eaten nearly ten times her own weight in pancakes. She had little bits of it on her mouth along with some syrup that kept it stuck there. Leaving a doughy-carmel brown moustache of sorts. The filly took her glass of orange juice before polishing it off, the filly giggled at the fact they were all named after some type of apple or had apple in their name but they drank orange juice. “What? Why are you looking at me like that?” Smarty asked, finally noticing their stares.
Applejack just blinked, “J-jus’ tha’ fact ya’ ate that much.” She said, still in shock she pushed a napkin over to Smarty. The filly looked at it before grabbing her fork, “Hold on Smarty ya’ need ta’ wipe yer’ face with that.” Applejack chuckled, taking the napkin in her hoof she helped Smarty clean her face up. When she removed the napkin Smarty had a disgruntled look on her face. She clearly hadn’t liked that. “There ya’ go.” Applejack said, “Now ah got’cha somethin’ Smarty but yer’ goin’ ta’ have ta’ wait a bit before ya’ get it”.
Smarty smiled “You got me something? Really auntie?” She asked with excitement in her voice; completely forgetting having her face wiped clean. She had also wondered about the two brown paper bags which were sitting on the counter and why they had her and Applebloom’s names on them though she said nothing about it.
“Smarty arn’cha excited?” Applebloom asked.
“Excited? Excited for what?”Smarty asked looked at Applebloom.
Applebloom had to suppress a giggle. “Yer’ first day of school.” Applebloom said, “An’ can ya’ do me a favour?” Applebloom asked and Smarty nodded. “Don’t call me auntie like, ever!”
“Oh, sorry aun- I mean Applebloom.” Smarty said as her ears wilted a little.
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Aww, why won't Apple Bloom let Smarty call her Auntie? It's just so cute!
If we're willing to wait a few months for it...
Oh well, I won't complain about what I got, it was fun, goofy and a joy to read.
3195817 I shall have it out sooner or later
3195802 And think about how much more Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon would tease her
3195827
Smarty: Uncle Spike...Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon were teasing Auntie Apple Bloom!
Leave that to me.
*one 'accidental' 'fire sneeze' later*
Apple Bloom: Smarty, call me Auntie all ya want.
Smarty: Yay!
3195889 Well Spike and Smarty are going to have a brother and sister relationship
3195909
Oh boy...
Good lord...
Smarty: Big Brother!!!
...wait. Does that mean Spike sees Twilight as his Mom?
3195928 Indeed
I think Twilight idea think might crash and burn maybe?
Is Smarty going ask why her big brother is not in school as well too?
3195827
I can hear their voices now...
"Already an auntie and still a blank flank! How pathetic!"
And then I eviscerate them with a spork. It'll be fun.
3195802 Think of the confusion and implications of such a thing. Could you imagine an elementary aged kid having someone call them auntie?
3196615
I know, it's adorable!
3196620
3196429
Why do that?
Just force her to watch Dusk's Dawn.
That's much more agonizing.
It worked on you.
3196641
Yes, really. It's just too frikkin cute!
3196665 Normally it would be if it weren't for the fact that this is someone Apple Bloom's age calling her that.
3196711
She only looks that way. She's actually less than a week old.
3196859 Which makes it even more akward and confusing.
Spike you were born when twilight was 4. Now twilight is around 18 to 20 I would say you are 14 at youngest and 16 at oldest so spike man up.
Stupid question, but why doesn't Twilight just turn her back into a doll?
3197006 Because the story would be short that and well Smarty is now a living and breathing pony
3197016
If I had a dollar for every time I heard that....
3196927
that's assumes allot. Who's to say Twilight wasn't 10 when spike was hatched, or that she isn't now 15. Also physically spike is a toddler, no matter his mental maturity he is ill equipped to "Man up".
As for Twilights plans for spike I can so see them putting him in daycare, wouldn't that be more age appropriate spike. Hahaha
What's Twilight got planned? Hmm.... no idea!
Also... Smarty wet the bed!!!
I'm glad your back, I don't really care if the chapter is a bit short, it's your story make it in your own pace.
Hey Big Mac it's okay, you just forgot a few things about raising a child, I mean you practically work 24-7 at the farm. I don't blame you for not remembering a lot thing with foals
Is Twilight going to home-school Spike like she wanted to do with Smarty Pants? Or she'll bring Spike with her to the school and ask Miss Cheerilee to sign him up then and there?
Wow, Smarty Pants has different coloured eyes. Each colour represents her parents. That's pretty cool. And it shows that she is the product of both Twilight and Big Mac's potential love
3197482
In the show Spike was hatched at the same time that Applejack decided to go back to the farm. Since Apple Bloom did not exist at the time Spike must be at least a little older than her (probably between the ages of 10 to 13 years old).
Old enough for school plus some. And definitely old enough to not want to be called a "baby" anymore....
dumb question of the day ...
Twilight walks around nekkid all day, every day. She only puts on cloths for special events like weddings, the Gala and her own coronation. Why would she go through the effort to put on cloths to sleep in?
3199081 Why wouldn't she? Maybe to keep her warm at night
So she now has heterochromia?
3199081
In the cutie mark episode there are allot of things that are suggested at but nothing to suggest a proper time line. Applejacks parents arnt shown so we can assume there not around. If that's the case Applebloom could be a toddler and just not shown. Also it is mentioned quite often Spike is a baby dragon suggesting that he is no where near puberty while Applebloom and the CMC seem to be in early stages of puberty. All this assumes that dragons and ponies age at the same rate. Its possible that Spike may be a baby dragon for the remainder of Twilights natural life.
3199532
a baby dragon that cooks all of Twilight's meals, cleans up the library and does a large portion of Twilight's work as a Librarian (sorting books, finding books for patrons etc).
so he still reads comics (reading ... further proof he is not a baby) and worries about zombies ... i am over 40 and so do i
just because he is young for a dragon does not mean you should underestimate the little feller.
3200950
Who is underestimating Spike? Just because you know how to drive a car does not mean your old enough to get a license. Spike is physically and emotionally a baby just because he knows allot and can do allot does not mean he is ready for school. Also look at his care giver. She has mental trauma stemming from her time in public education, then take a look at the CMC. Would you put a baby through that?
3201108
With the exceptions of Silver Spoon and Diamond Tiara what is wrong with the Ponyville School System?
Cheerie is Awesome!
3201295
That's the problem, 2 Fillies can make all 3 of the CMC lives a living hell and they are ponies. Spike is a dragon, and as we have seen Ponyville is not the capital of tolerating nonponies. Couple that with how smart spike is, there are ways to deal with bullies but one has to be emotionally mature enough or else it could become a deep emotional scar. as for the resident teacher of Ponyville, no teacher can be there 100% of the time. Assuming she could it wouldn't change the fact that spike will face many hardships. Ultimately its up to Twilight to decide. From what is seen in this fic I don't think SHE is emotionally mature enough to be a mother and that what makes this work so good.
3201950
While DT and SS are brats they do not make the lives of the CMC a living hell by any strech of the imagination. The CMC aint wimps, they are perfectly capable of giving as good as they get, AB and Scoots do just that many times...
as for tolerating nonponies. The only example we have is Zecora and Twilight fixed that a loooong time ago.
Twilight's maturity ... Twilight has been in sole charge of Spike for the three years they have been in Ponyville and it was strongly implied that she was in charge of him for several years before that. If that does not qualify her for motherhood then what does?
Spike may face many hardships in the future but they will not be from the citizens of Ponyville.
Nice little update.
But, why would Spike want to go to school again? I kinda forget the reason...
~Skeeter The Lurker
3202354
You misspelled Apple Bloom.
3221203
sorry i do that sometimes.
Just found this story and its cute.
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Nyx and Snowdrop will have a new freind soon MWA-HA
err i mean uhh Tee-hee
3195802 She should call her cousin, if anything.... right?
Two words: Day Care.
3542002 lol, poor Spike...
Twilight in a nightgown, huh? I always saw her as the pajamas type, myself.
3221203 Apple Bloom only came around in the first place because of Twilight
What do you mean?
Ten years slave labor on a rock farm.
You need a full stop after this part.
Or you could you know SIGN HIM UP FOR SCHOOL, come on Twilight just let the poor boy go to school he clearly wants to